2013 entry in. 2012 was my first marathon, first race for that matter and I said never again on Sunday evening. However, my last month of training and the run itself was so disrupted by injury that I feel I've got something left to prove! Time to start the rehab!

Like PWD90 last weekends race was my first ever marathon, second ever race after the Ashby 20. And also my training was dogged by the passing of my father and a chest infection.

I really enjoyed last Sunday in every way despite being 20mins off my target time of 3:30. My own fault for not eating a thing in the first 15miles (although I was worried about my stomach, as it wasn't great the days leading up to the race).

As I have nothing to compare it to then I cant criticise the event in any way. It was well organised, had a great atmosphere and scenery and doubled up as a nice small family break.

I'm in again for 2013 and will be hoping to improve enough over 2012 to go well within my target time.

Although the Travelodge (obviously) isn't in the same league (or price!) as the big seafront hotels it must be in the running for best located hotel for the start of a marathon ever! How long from your romm to start line -3 mins if you take it gently?

Stig - Midnight Sun marathon is on the 30th June this year. Not sure about next year but I guess it's generally close to the longest day. I am not sure what time it starts, but it would be cool to think it's an evening race with there being 24 hours of sunlight.

Forgive me if this has already been asked previous but does anyone know roughly how long before the places generally fill up for BM13?Sunday was my third marathon (after Edinburgh and Liverpool) and it was by far my favourite. Loved it!Now persuaded a mate to do it with me next year but I also want to register for Chester in October.

Now...I can only afford to register for one this week (another week til payday!) so which one should I register for this week...or am I just being silly because it will be ages before both races fill up?

Good luck to all you VLM runners this weekend...hoping to be successful in the ballot for next years.

Mace - Welcome and glad to see you've signed up for BM13 too! I only joined the BM12 late on but you've now got a full year to help with the training and get advice and tips off those with some experience.

Nick_S - definitely sign up for BM12 first over Chester. Given they were handing out Chester fliers at the expo for October time and BM13 is already filling up quick, you're either going to miss out on your own place, or pay a lot to get one. I had to opt for a charity place for BM12 as I left it way too late!

SDRR Gaz - sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I'm sure with injury free training and a bit of experience behind you, you'll be able to smash the time you set last Sunday.

PWD90 - I said never again after my first FLM in 2006, and BM12 was my 6th, I'm already signed up for Beachy Head, BM13 and my VLM13 entry will be going off as soon as the ballot opens!

GCE - Do Beachy Head, do Beachy Head! Surely a tougher marathon will make Brighton seem like a walk in the park!

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